(LIHUE) – The Hawaii Foodbank Kauai Branch is taking a stand against hunger in Hawaii with its 28th Annual Food Drive Day on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

“We hope to exceed the $2500 and 5,500 pounds that we collected last year” said Kauai Manager Wes Perreira. “We are grateful for the tremendous support we have received from community members on Kauai as we continue to serve those in need.”

Volunteers will accept monetary donations and food items, such as canned proteins, canned meals, canned vegetables and canned fruits, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following donation sites (Locations are subject to change):

The Hawaii Foodbank- Kauai Branch, in partnership with the food industry and community, serves as a link between charities and those in need of food assistance including the elderly, families, children and those facing financial crises each week. Last year, the Hawaii Foodbank – Kauai Branch served more than 13,000 local Kauai residents including 4,100 children, and 1,100 seniors, distributing over 1.2 million pounds of food on Kauai, a 9 percent increase over the previous year. The Hawaii Foodbank is a certified member of Feeding America and operates as the official food bank in the State of Hawaii. For more information, visit www.hawaiifoodbank.org/kauai or call (808) 482-2224.